Michelle Burke, BACP

Michelle Burke welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or depression. She presents as a calm and respectful counsellor who aims to make the first step feel manageable. Michelle explains that seeking help takes courage and she is there to support each person through that process.

Michelle uses psychodynamic therapy to help people notice patterns from the past that affect life now. Sessions focus on understanding feelings, relationships and recurring difficulties so everyday choices feel clearer. She works with issues such as relationship strain, parenting pressures, coping with life changes and problems with confidence.

Her background includes four years of professional experience in the United Kingdom and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Michelle describes her way of working as sensitive and compassionate with an emphasis on respect.

In sessions she adapts the conversation and the plan to fit each person’s needs. That might mean looking at how early experiences shape reactions now or concentrating on practical ways to manage stress and low mood. She aims to offer straightforward guidance alongside space to reflect.

Michelle accepts people from different countries and holds sessions in English. She offers a selection of online formats so people can choose what suits them best. The focus is on helping people feel steadier and more able to handle daily life challenges.

How psychodynamic therapy works online

Psychodynamic therapy helps people notice links between earlier experiences and current feelings. It looks at patterns in relationships and mood so a person can understand why they react in certain ways and make different choices. This approach can be useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and difficulties that keep repeating.

Sessions focus on talking through thoughts and emotions with a therapist who listens for recurring themes. That shared exploration can uncover strong feelings, experiences of abandonment or attachment difficulties, and patterns that affect parenting or relationships. The therapist works together with the client to decide whether to focus on history, current problems, or a mix of both.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then shape sessions to fit that plan. This is a collaborative process and adjustments can be made as understanding grows.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls are good when face-to-face interaction matters. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, busy schedules or people who find writing easier than speaking. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy fit into daily life more easily.